Counselor Announcements

  • Supplemental Applications

    Students admitted to Arizona may need to complete a supplemental application. These can be found in the student's Future Wildcat account and are in addition to the admission application. A few programs require supplemental applications, including:

    • College of Fine Arts
    • W. A. Franke Honors College
    • SALT Center

  • Assured Admissions

    Applicants to the University of Arizona are assured admission if they attend a regionally accredited high school and rank in the top 25% of their graduating class or earn an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in their core coursework. A detailed list of the course requirements is available on our ABOR Course Competencies page. 

  • College of Nursing Direct Admit

    This year, the College of Nursing is offering Direct Admission to students who apply for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Students offered Direct Admission will complete all lower-division coursework during their first and second years at Arizona. Once students meet Advanced Standing Eligibility, they will work with an academic adviser to complete their upper division BSN curriculum. The BSN-DA has a priority application deadline of December 2, 2024. Check out more details on the College of Nursing website.

  • Fall 2025 Application is Now Open

    The Fall 2025 application for admissions is now live! Help your students apply through our Future Wildcat portal. Learn more about requirements on our website. 

  • My Arizona

    Our students are what makes U of A one of a kind and where students can shape their best future possible. Check out this video to meet three current Wildcats as they share what makes their Arizona experience unique.

  • W.A. Franke Honors Application Process Updates

    This year, Franke Honors will have two deadline options:
     - Early Action Deadline: November 15, 2024
     - Regular Decision Deadline: January 31, 2025
    Please remind your students that they need to complete their Arizona admission application and Franke Honors application by the deadline to be considered. Check out the application process page and FAQs for more information.

  • FAFSA Priority Filing Date - May 1

    Our FAFSA Priority Filing Date for fall 2024 has been extended from April 1 to May 1, 2024. We still encourage students to commit to the University of Arizona by May 1, National College Decision Day. The deadline to be refunded the enrollment fee is May 15, 2024.

  • Final High School Transcript Verification

    Students enrolling at Arizona need to submit official final high school transcripts. Transcripts must be sent directly from a high school, transcript platform, or school counselor to be considered official. Transcripts can be sent electronically via a transcript platform or via email to admissions@arizona.edu.

  • Arizona Native Scholars Grant Deadline - June 1


    The eligibility deadline for fall 2024 students for Arizona Native Scholars Grant has been moved to June 1, 2024. Eligibility includes a complete University of Arizona application and an official Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with a calculated SAI.
     

  • Placements are now available

    All incoming students are required to complete placements in Math, Second Language, and Writing.  We encourage students to complete all placements at least two weeks prior to Orientation in their Next Steps Center.

  • 2024-2025 Net Price Calculator

    Students can use our Net Price Calculator to help estimate their potential costs and aid. This is a fantastic tool as students await their financial aid offers - expected later this spring.
     

  • The FAFSA Opens This December

    Students and parents can prepare now by creating their FSA ID. This important account is step one to be prepared for when the FAFSA opens in December. Stay tuned for additional helpful updates regarding the FAFSA from our University of Arizona team!

  • New Virtual Tour Now Live

    Students can explore the University of Arizona from the comfort of home using our new virtual tour. Offered in English and Spanish, this tour includes options to explore campus landmarks, learn about our history and traditions, and discover all of the opportunities that await students as an Arizona Wildcat. 

  • Next Steps Center open for Fall 2024

    Admitted students can begin exploring their to do items to officially become a wildcat in their Next Steps Center. Here, students can apply for Housing, learn about Orientation and secure their spot in the class by completing their Enrollment Fee. 

  • Fall 2024 Application is Now Open

    The Fall 2024 application for admissions is now live! Help your students apply through our Future Wildcat portal. Learn more about requirements on our website.

  • First-year Application and Merit Award Deadline Extended

    The University of Arizona’s Fall 2023 first-year application deadline has been extended to June 2, 2023! Students still have plenty of time to submit their applications to the University of Arizona and be considered for our First-Year Merit Awards!

  • Housing Application has Closed, Waitlist Available

    The Fall 2023 housing application has closed. Students are eligible to join the waiting list if they have not already applied. Being on the waitlist is not a guarantee of a room. If bedspaces become available, Housing will contact the student through their Arizona CatMail email.

  • 2023-2024 Merit Award Information

    Awards for the 2023-24 academic year will be based on students’ core unweighted high school GPA through their sixth semester. Visit our Financial Aid web page to see our updated scholarship grid for resident and non-resident first year students.

  • Arizona Native Scholars Grant

    Full-time, degree seeking undergraduate students from Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes studying on the main campus qualify for the Arizona Native Scholars Grant, including currently enrolled undergraduates. Students must be Arizona residents for tuition purposes and complete the Tribal Enrollment Verification process in order to confirm eligibility for this program. For answers to other questions, visit our Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid website.

  • Fall 2023 Application is Now Open

    The Fall 2023 application for admissions is now live! Help your students apply through our Future Wildcat portal.

  • FAFSA Priority Filing Date - April 1

    The FAFSA priority submission date for Fall 2023 First Year, Transfer and Readmits is April 1, 2023.